Independent furniture retailer Lazy Days Home Furnishings has announced it plans to relocate to a new and larger store.

Currently situated on Buccleuch Street in Barrow-in-Furness, the business has secured a new premises on Dalton Road, taking over a former Sports Direct store.

The retailer expects to complete the move by early next year. It also confirmed that it will close its current store following the relocation.

The 6,000sqft store, which is located in the centre of the town, will allow the company to expand its display ranges with new sofas, dining sets, bedroom and lounge furniture, plus much more.

Commenting on the move, the company said: “We are moving To Dalton Road, into what was previously Sports Direct.

“This is a huge step for us as a local independent business, but we believe in Barrow. Work will officially start on November 15th and we hope to open our new store in early 2024.”